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The definition of bossy is someone who gives people orders and who wants things his/her own way.

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A person who is always telling others what to do is an example of someone who is bossy.

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adjective bossier, bossiest

Informal acting like a boss, as by ordering people about; domineering

Origin: boss + -y

Related Forms:

bossiness noun

adjective

decorated with bosses; studded

Origin: boss + -y

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noun

cow

Origin: boss + -y

See bossy in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective boss·i·er, boss·i·est

Given to ordering others around; domineering.

Related Forms:

bossˈi·ly adverb

bossˈi·ness noun

adjective

Decorated with raised ornaments.

noun pl. boss·ies
Informal

A cow or calf.

Origin:

Origin: From boss³

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